#620 sweet

Our men's volleyball team beat our conference rival last week in a heated match.  To add to the victory, we handed them their first loss of the season and did so on their home court (something we have not done since 2006).  It makes me smile just to think about it!

I sent our new coach a note to congratulate him on the victory.  "Some wins are sweeter than others," I said, "and this is one of them."

I received an interesting reply back from him.  "Thanks," he wrote.  "Now let's see how quickly we can forget about it and focus on what's next."

It is difficult to know the ideal amount of time to allow for basking in success.  When you're in the middle of a long season, focusing on "what's next" now and saving the celebrations until the end of the year is a prudent strategy.  But some cycles seem to be on-going.  

We had a great visit event last weekend, but we need to get back on the phones today to fill the next program so there is little time to reflect.  A student aces a test, but can only celebrate for a brief moment before needing to study for the next class.  As soon as one project is done, there is pressure to start on the next project rather than toast the completion of the first.  And for good reason, since the next match or quota or task awaits.

I am not sure what the proper interval is between glee and what's next, but I know there is gap there.  I hope you make time to allow at least a bit of sweet satisfaction to soak in before moving on. 

-- beth triplett
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